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Meiguo JD 
Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 4 |
LLM in Tsinghua
I would guess that you are conversing via email with Camellia? I would think that she would know when the hard copy acceptances are sent out. Fri Jul 11, 2008 07:05 AM For me, she has been very helpful with setting up the details, such as visa, accommodations, etc. Best of luck to you, hope to meet you in Beijing this fall. -CJ |
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Joined: 13 Jul 2008 Posts: 2 |
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I'm going to Tsinghua in the fall for a semester of the LLM thing before coming back to finish my JD.Mon Jul 14, 2008 03:11 AM I'm stressing out because I have yet to receive any official welcome letter/visa info, etc... and I'm leaving for China in 4 weeks! With Visa issues this summer, I'm worried it's going to be a big mess. I've contacted Tsinghua via email, but they have been less than impressive -- assuring me that I will receive a welcome package by early July and now being away from July 6-Aug 17th. Anyone know if I can just apply for a regular visa and change it there? I don't have much faith in their operations. |
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michaelcorleone   Joined: 17 Sep 2006 Posts: 173 |
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I'm not from Tsinghua (doing my LLM in Peking Uni) but I think I can help you. :) We had short term students over too (from UPenn, Columbia, Canada, etc) and the visas they got were F visas. I think you'll need the "Notice of Admission" from the school to get a six-month F visa, so I think you need to get the Tsinghua package before you can apply for your visa. Also, when you apply for your visa, make sure to pick the F visa that will allow you to stay inside China for six months. A couple of students were over here who had double entry F visas valid for six months but would only allow them to stay in China for 30 days each visit (their mistake, not Peking Uni's because they ticked the wrong box on their visa application). They ended up having to shell out hefty fines and not being able to leave in time for the xmas holidays. Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:50 AM Re applying and converting, I think if you apply for a regular tourist visa (the L visa, which I think is valid for just a 30 day stay inside China), I don't think you can get it changed to an F visa. You can get an extension of the L visa, but the longest extension you can get is 30 more days. I know that this is the "official" rule (as of six months ago; rules are in a constant flux, much like Chinese law, haha!) but I know that some people were able to get around this (not sure how). Lastly, are you sure that you have to be in Beijing in 4 weeks? in Peking Uni, school opening is postponed to late September. I imagine that it's the same thing in Tsinghua. I'm going to Tsinghua in the fall for a semester of the LLM thing before coming back to finish my JD. |
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Joined: 13 Jul 2008 Posts: 2 |
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Thank you for your reply, it was very helpful.Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:20 PM I'm leaving in four weeks to get their early and catch a the tail-end of the olympics. |
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| Bill Radin
Joined: 15 May 2008 Posts: 3 |
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I am currently in Suzhou studying Mandarin and I am on a 90 day Visa. I recently talked to Tsinghua and they said I need to goto Hong Kong to get the X-Visa. I believe the law recently changed because of the Olympics. If anyone is in the same position and needs to go to Hong Kong, please let me know. I am planning to go around August 15.
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| horrors10
Joined: 06 Aug 2008 Posts: 3 |
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i have recently obtained the X-visa from hong kong. it takes 4 working days and the application fee is around HK$450. let me know if you want more information. =)
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| Bill Radin
Joined: 15 May 2008 Posts: 3 |
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I was planning to go Tuesday, but I only have 2 days. I thought you could pay extra money to get 2 day service. Am I wrong on this? I just need to get back to Suzhou and take my Chinese language exams before I head to Beijing.Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:43 PM Also, is everyone staying at Tsinghua dorms? I am getting an apartment, but would gladly throw in on a 2-3 bedroom if anyone is interested. Either way, I plan on getting one in Wudaokou with satellite TV, so everyone is welcome to come and watch some western TV, especially college football. |
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| horrors10
Joined: 06 Aug 2008 Posts: 3 |
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i think they have 'express' or 'rush' service. you may wish to check this out: www.fmcoprc.gov.hk/eng/zgqz/bgfwxx/default.htmThu Aug 07, 2008 12:47 PM hope this helps. |
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Joined: 06 Aug 2008 Posts: 3 |
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btw, does anyone know what do we need to watch out for when we go flat hunting in beijing?
Thu Aug 07, 2008 01:06 PM |
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| Meiguo JD
Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 4 |
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Hi all, I am in Beijing, checking out the Olympics before school begins. I plan to stop by the law school tomorrow, so if anyone has any questions feel free to email me and I'll try to ask and get back to you. My email: cjw12321 (at) yahoo.com. Also, I'm thinking of taking a trip outside of Beijing later this week, either a day trip or maybe to Dalian or Qingdao, so feel free to email me if you're around and interested.Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:06 AM If anyone still has yet to get a visa, I went through a service called visarite (www.visarite.com/), because I was in Ohio and not near any Chinese consulate, and they got an X visa for me in 5 business days. So it's still not too late. Horrors10, as for apartment hunting, I'd check out www.thebeijinger.com/. There are a lot of listings, both for individual apartments or shares. I ultimately decided to live in the Zijing Dormitories at Tsinghua, at least for fall semester. The single rooms there are about 2400 RMB/month, which is less than most of what I saw on the Beijinger. But I'm sure there are good deals out there if you're diligent in your apartment search. I'm guessing that just after the Olympics will likely be a great renter's market, as so many landlords will have rented their units for short terms for the Olympics, so with so much more supply than demand you should be able to talk landlords down in price. Good luck with it. |
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| edwinaho
Joined: 25 Dec 2008 Posts: 1 |
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Hi guys,Fri Dec 26, 2008 05:37 PM I'm applying to Tsinghua soon and was wondering what the admissions team were looking for in the personal statement. Is it necessary to go into details about what elective courses interest me? What should be the approximate length of the statement? Thanks! Edwina |
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